Tag Archives: story

Not Forgotten (2009) Rated R

Posted on June 30, 2024 by laurarachel4

 In a border town by Mexico, a husband and wife must face their past in order to find their kidnapped daughter. Starring Simon Baker, Paz Vega, and Michael DeLorenzo.  This film doesn’t hold up to the thriller genre. While there … Continue reading →

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Murder at the Hotel (A&E) Rated NR

Posted on June 25, 2024 by laurarachel4

This show features personal stories of victims in motels and how the investigations unfolded from the perspective of family members and law enforcement. Starring Brian Dives. The show knows the formula for true crime. They have both the law enforcement … Continue reading →

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McFarland, USA (2015) Rated PG

Posted on June 16, 2024 by laurarachel4

 After losing his football coaching job, Coach Jim White takes on the new cross country team. Starring Kevin Costner, Ramiro Rodriguez, and Carlos Pratts.  I question the historical accuracy of this film. Disney created it with the formula that seems … Continue reading →

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Light in the Piazza (1962) Rated NR

Posted on June 9, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A young American’s upper class travels take her to Italy with her mother, where they meet a young man who always knows where they will be. As the young couole falls in love, the parents struggle with the debutante’s mental … Continue reading →

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Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s (2024) Rated NR

Posted on June 8, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Three families battle Parkinson’s, finding ways to  combat and fight the disease that’s killing them. Starring Veronica Garcia-Hayes, Peter Dunlap-Shohl, and Juan Solano. This film highlights three different people battling Parkinson’s. Each one has a different story and is still … Continue reading →

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The Real Story (Smithsonian) Rated TV-PG

Posted on June 3, 2024 by laurarachel4

A documentary that looks at the true stories behind hit films. Starring Corey Johnson, David Harewood, and Paul McGann. This series takes on popular films and looks at the true stories behind them. It’s always interesting to see what story … Continue reading →

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The Case for Christ (2017) Rated PG

Posted on May 27, 2024 by laurarachel4

An investigative journalist and atheist decides to prove that Christ isn’t who he says he is. Based on the book by Lee Strobel. Starring Mike Vogel, Erika Christensen, and Faye Dunaway. Christian films always struggle with giving a good story while … Continue reading →

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Fatal Family Feuds (Oxygen) Rated NR

Posted on May 5, 2024 by laurarachel4

 This docuseries looks at family feuds that boil into murder, featuring interviews with family members, friends, and investigators. Starring Krizia Bajos, April Audia, and Hunter Linton.  This is a typical docuseries on true crime, following families that murder. Most cases … Continue reading →

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Elvis ’56 (1987) Rated NR

Posted on April 26, 2024 by laurarachel4

A documentary of the year Elvis went from a singer to a world famous superstar in 1956. Starring Levon Helm, Elvis Presley, and Steve Allen. This documentary takes us through the life of Elvis as he goes from a little-known … Continue reading →

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The Strange World of Planet X (1958) Rated NR

Posted on April 20, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A visitor from space warns those on Earth not to play with the Earth’s magnetic field. Starring Forrest Tucker, Gaby André, and Martin Benson.  There is nothing about this film that is remarkable; it’s a sci-fi movie that is very … Continue reading →

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